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Judy Carmichael, Host

Grammy nominated pianist/vocalist Judy Carmichael is one of the world’s leading interpreters of stride piano and swing. Count Basie nicknamed her “Stride," acknowledging the command with which she plays this technically and physically demanding jazz piano style.

Judy is celebrating her 15th year producing and hosting Judy Carmichael’s Jazz Inspired, broadcast on over 170 stations throughout North America and abroad and on SiriusXM NPR NOW Channel 122. Listen to the Jazz Inspired podcast on iTunes.

Tony Bennett

Seth MacFarlane

Seth MacFarlane, Family Guy creator, met with Judy in Hollywood (well, not really, but close by) to talk about his new CD and his favorite jazz recordings. Stewie and Peter dropped by to add their thoughts as well. Brian brought the martinis.

Billy Joel

Blythe Danner

Tony Award winning actress Blythe Danner joins Judy on stage at the Tanglewood Jazz Festival and connects with her early jazz roots. Blythe was a jazz singer in college and discusses with Judy how jazz has continued to influence her acting career.

Christopher Guest

E.L. Doctorow

Celebrated American novelist E.L. Doctorow died July 21st at the age of 84. Doctorow was a friend of Judy’s and one of her first guests on "Jazz Inspired." We revisit her 2000 conversation with him, recorded in his home in Sag Harbor, NY.

Dick Hyman

Pianist/composer Dick Hyman has enjoyed a fascinatingly diverse musical career, recording under his own name, collaborating with others, acting as musical director for movies and television and playing concerts. Dick has an unusually astute understanding of jazz history and the stylistic elements that distinguish the piano giants who created this music. Dick shared his thoughts on these players and how they’ve influenced his own creativity with Judy in this conversation recorded in 2006.